The time has finally come. SRAM has had a lot of success with their XX1 and X01 technology that many riders have enjoyed. Their 1x technology is finally trickling down to more riders with these new X1 products. SRAM sent over some details on their new X1 components that you can read about inside.
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SRAM 1X PHILOSOPHY ALL FOR ONE SINGLE-MINDED PURSUIT.
Performance, Simplicity, Durability, and Lightweight. The SRAM 1X™ drivetrain philosophy focuses on optimizing how components work together—crank to chain ring, chain ring teeth to chain, shifter to derailleur, derailleur to cassette and cassette to wheel. SRAM 1X™ drivetrains are complete drivetrains for all types of riding.
New SRAM X1 Available: June, 2014
From SRAM X1 comes the integrated drivetrain engineered in Germany for every rider and every trail. The simple, smart and synchronized design delivers confidence in the face of any terrain—from cross-country racing to all-mountain adventure.
With our super-wide 10-42 gear range and multiple chain ring options, it’s the universal drivetrain for experienced or new-to-the-trail riders. Featuring our
X-SYNC™ chain rings, optimized MINI CLUSTER™ cassette and dependable X-HORIZON™ rear derailleur, X1 puts the power of the SRAM 1X philosophy into every ride. SRAM X1. LIMITLESS.
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SRAM X1 CRANK
Quality and durability combine in the SRAM X1 crankset to deliver consistent performance every time out. Featuring SRAM’s X-SYNC™ tooth profile, the X1
crankset is engineered for complete chain control. Each tooth’s thickness is CNC-machined to work seamlessly with the chain’s inner and outer links. And with five available chain rings (30-32-34-36-38), you can personalize your gear range to match the way you ride.
SRAM X1 1400 CRANK
SRAM X1 1000 CRANK
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X-SYNC™ CHAIN RINGS
The X-SYNC™ narrow-wide chain ring delivers complete control. Tall, square teeth, rounded chamfers and a thick-thin tooth geometry combine to engage the chain earlier—and never let it go. With multiple ring options available, you can match your gear range to your terrain, wheel size and riding style. And recesses at the base of the teeth get rid of mud so the chain remains in place no matter what conditions you’re up against.
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SRAM X-SYNC™: A Developing Story
More than a decade ago, SRAM’s German engineers decided to go head-to-head with a fundamental frustration of biking—how to keep the chain on the ring. They began by looking at dual-drive solutions concocted for urban riders whose chains would disengage as they pedaled along bumpy European roads. These dual-drive models offered a simplified, focused approach that could make sense away from the city streets, too. The engineers were inspired. Ideas started to fly. Designs followed. Field tests. Frustrations. They learned lessons—for instance, that side-to-side movement (not up-and-down) was the most frequent cause of a disconnected chain. The engineers now had a single goal in mind: to create the perfect MTB chain ring—a ring that wouldn’t drop the chain in any conditions or under any circumstances. This led to the unprecedented thick-thin tooth shape. To optimized square tooth geometry. To mud recesses that kept the chain clean and moving. All focused on the dynamic bike platform. As SRAM lead engineer Frank Schmidt puts it, “We further developed it until we reached perfect chain control.” The original narrow-wide chain ring is now the perfect MTB chain ring for riders who never compromise. X-SYNC™—ONLY BY SRAM.
SRAM X1 X-HORIZON™ Rear Derailleur
Every detail of the 11-speed X1 X-HORIZON™ rear derailleur is engineered for smooth, reliable shifting action—from the larger upper pulley offset to the 12-tooth
X-SYNC™ pulley wheels. By eliminating unwanted chain movement, X-HORIZON™ shifts faster, puts an end to ghost shifting and reduces shift force and chain slap. And with CAGE LOCK™ technology, wheel removal and installation are easier than ever.
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SRAM XG-1180 MINI CLUSTER™ Cassette
The XG-1180 MINI CLUSTER™ hybrid cassette is light, durable and equipped with a 10-42 gear range that’s a perfect fit for any ride. MINI CLUSTER™ construction combines three small cogs that are CNC-machined out of a single block of billet steel with an additional eight cogs that are individually pinned together. The XG-1180 delivers SRAM’s trusted cassette design at a great value for every rider.
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SRAM X1 X-ACTUATION™ Trigger Shifter
Put your finger on the pulse of sharp, dependable shifting with the SRAM X1 X-ACTUATION™ trigger shifter. Built for precise and swift shifting across our wide range 11-speed cassette, the X1 trigger shifter brings championship technology to every ride.
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PC-X1 Chain
The PC-X1 chain comes from a long line of dependable, lightweight chains that are built for toughness. Designed with SRAM’s trusted XX1 geometry, the PC-X1 features solid pin construction, 11-speed PowerLock™ and smooth, efficient shifting that you can count on every time out.
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